Cross folds, or multi-directional folds, are folds that are performed in more than one direction in relation to the sheet of paper. Each cross fold is made at 90 degrees to the previous fold(s) to produce a multi-dimensional effect.

8-Page Standard Cross FoldRef. CRO8

The simplest form of cross fold is where the sheet of paper is folded in half, then in half again, with the second fold being made at a 90 degree angle to the first fold. This fold produces a simple multi-page leaflet or pamphlet and is used where a large amount of information needs to be conveyed without going to the expense of producing a bound brochure.

Paper Range:
Smallest Flat Sheet Size:

80-200gsm
A4 (210 x 297mm)

16-Page Standard Cross FoldRef. CRO16

A standard 16-page cross fold is similar to an 8-page cross fold except an additional fold is made at a 90 degree angle to the second fold..

Paper Range:
Smallest Flat Sheet Size:

80-200gsm
A3 (297 x 420mm)

12-Page Half + Roll FoldRef. HRO12

This fold works well for newsletters or leaflets where a large amount of information needs to be conveyed but needs to be presented to the reader in a more structured way. The leaflet first unfolds like a standard 6-page roll fold, but can then be opened up to reveal double the amount of information. This fold is produced by first folding the sheet of paper in half, then producing a roll fold at a 90 degree angle to the first fold.

Paper Range:
Smallest Flat Sheet Size:

80-200gsm
A3 (297 x 420mm)

16-Page Half + Roll FoldRef. HRO16

This fold is similar to a 12-page half + roll fold except an additional fold is made in the second direction.

Paper Range:
Smallest Flat Sheet Size:

80-150gsm
A3 (297 x 420mm)

12-Page Half + Concertina FoldRef. HCO12

This fold is similar to a 12-page half + roll fold except after the sheets have been folded in half they are concertina folded instead of the roll fold.

Paper Range:
Smallest Flat Sheet Size:

80-200gsm
A3 (297 x 420mm)

16-Page Half + Concertina FoldRef. HCO16

This fold is similar to a 12-page half + concertina fold except an additional fold is made in the second direction.